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Homemade Vanilla Extract

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Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe

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Homemade Vanilla Extract Ingredients

Instructions

Homemade Vanilla Extract Directions

  1. Cut vanilla bean in half, slice up the middle to 1/2” from top so your bean remains intact. Drop vanilla bean into your bottle of vodka.
  2. Cap and store in a cool, dark place for at least 8 weeks before using.
  3. Once a week or so give bottle a good shake.
  4. When you use up vanilla, just add more vodka to make more. Just cover and allow to sit. Initially your extract will be clear, after one week of sitting it will have a slight brown tint to the liquid, it will continue to darken as it sits.
  5. Extracts are good for up to one year.

If you want to make other flavored extracts, use the same directions as above along with one of the following ingredients:

  • Orange: add zest of one orange.
  • Lemon: add zest of one lemon.
  • Almond: add 2 Tbsp crushed almonds.
  • Cinnamon: add 1 cinnamon stick.